Vulnerability · Published Apr 8, 2025 · Assigned by Joomla
CVE-2025-25227[20250402] - Joomla Core - MFA Authentication Bypass
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity improper authentication in Joomla! CMS from Joomla! Project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 35% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 64.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | joomla/joomla-cms | 5.2.6 | GHSA-6423-85cc-8gf6 |
| Packagist | joomla/joomla-cms | 4.4.13 | GHSA-6423-85cc-8gf6 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla! Project | Joomla! CMS | 4.0.0-4.4.125.0.0-5.2.5 |
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N